What’s On Comic Book Stands – January 9th

Here is the list of new comics, trade paperbacks and more shipping on 1/9/2013. As always, check with your retailer for availability, as not all releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.

This is Star Wars as you remember it . . . and as you have never seen it before! In ‘Star Wars’ #1 Dark Horse Comics is taking you back to those heady, adventure-filled days following the destruction of the Death Star-when the Empire ruled, the Rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen! Includes free digital download coupons in the first three issues!

Revenge! Carl is kept prisoner by Negan, and Rick finds out that the only way to get him back is to face the task directly. But with Negan so unpredictable, is there any hope that things will go smoothly? And how will Carl fare given that Negan always believes in punishing those who are disobedient? What is going to be the fallout of Carl’s assault on Negan? Find out in ‘The Walking Dead’ #106!

Have you ever spent a bunch of time just sitting around thinking about where the Foot Clan came from? Well you finally get your answer… Demons, ninjas, and hostile takeovers – what more can you expect from a TMNT comic? The first installment of this new mini-series reveals a history never told before about the original founder of the Foot. Join the Turtles as they get a history lesson that they will never forget!

Where has Colossus been post-AVX and what is wrong with his powers? Why are Cable and his team attacking a civilian company? These mysteries and more are revealed in ‘Cable and X-Force’ #3!

Batman is forced to cut a deal with the Penguin… one that will come back to haunt both of them when a new villain interferes! And in the backup story, Ignatius Ogivly usurps The Penguin’s throne and decides to lead the underworld crimelords in The Penguin’s place! ‘Detective Comics’ #16 is a part of the huge bat-crossover Death of the Family!

All this plus… THEN!… Peter Parker spent a lifetime living up to the responsibilities his powers foisted upon him but his Amazing story finally ended dramatically in the historic Spider-Man #700. NOW!… The new Amazing Spider-Man has arrived and he is better in every single way. Smarter, stronger… Superior. See where the dust settles as Doc Ock runs around in Peter Parker’s body and find out what is next from Dan Slott after the controversial final issue of ‘Amazing Spider-Man.’

Brian Tudor

One of Brian’s earliest Sci-Fi memory is the Rancor from Jedi, even before that he could be seen running around the yard with an imaginary Luke Skywalker and stuffed Chewbacca in tow, fighting the dark side. Frank Herbert’s Dune further refined his Sci-Fi taste and the love affair was set in place. It was the discovery of comic books and superheroes that put him over the edge. After a brief hiatus from comics, Kevin Smith’s run on Green Arrow brought him back to the land of tights, flight, super speed and gadgets galore! Currently, his home office is littered with action figures, Lego, and, comic book, all threatening to overtake him at any time.